Contusion -

A contusion occurs when blunt force ruptures tiny blood vessels (capillaries) while keeping the skin intact.

: A "bruise on the brain". Unlike a concussion, which is a functional injury, a cerebral contusion involves actual physical damage to brain tissue, typically in the frontal or temporal lobes. contusion

While we commonly call them "bruises," a is a complex injury that ranges from a simple surface mark to life-threatening internal damage . 1. More Than Skin Deep: Types of Contusions A contusion occurs when blunt force ruptures tiny

Most people think of a purple mark on the skin, but contusions can occur in almost any tissue: which is a functional injury

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